US Bridges

FM 1253 over Village CR TR

Good

Smith County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of FM 1805 · Structure no. 102120020308033

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,187
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1253 over Village CR TR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1253 over Village CR TR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1253
CrossesVillage CR TR
Location1.6 MI N of FM 1805
RouteState Highway 1253
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60541, -95.57692
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,187 (2018)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1253 over Village CR TR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1253 over Village CR TR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1253 over Village CR TR carry?

About 1,187 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1253 over Village CR TR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1253 over Village CR TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.